Administrative Coordinator I Salary Depends on Qualifications Location: Charleston County, SC Job Type: Temporary Grant - Full-Time Job Number: P14155 Agency: South Carolina State University Division: Office of 1890 Research & Extension Programs Opening Date: 02/03/2026
Agency Specific Application Procedures: Please submit applications on NEOGOV.com Class Code: AH10 Position Number: P14155 Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00) Hiring Range - Min. $39,777.00 Hiring Range - Max. $50,318.00 Opening Date: 02/03/2026
EEO Statement Equal Opportunity Employer Veteran Preference Statement South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Description Benefits Job Responsibilities Job Summary: Coordinates general administrative, business management and/or support activities for all staff. Serves as office coordinator, handles office communications, and assists clientele as needed. Shares information about 1890 programs, services, and resources with stakeholders. Prepares correspondence from printed and/or recorded materials for office staff and proofreads outgoing correspondence. Provides leadership for utilization of office equipment and technical support as needed. Maintains and keeps an organized, accurate, and up-to-date filing systems and inventory of resource materials and equipment.
Job Functions/Duties/Responsibilities: Creates new files, purges old files, updates, and corrects file information based on the federal state, and university policies. Photocopy files/paperwork and scan documents for staff. Performs a variety of administrative duties. Monitors expenditures and budgets to ensure compliance with university policies and procedures. Develops and manages the administrative procedures of the region, prepares various reports and correspondence, serves as the regional liaison with other regions, universities, and external organizations/agencies. Prepares human resources, finance, travel, and procurement documents, leave forms, timesheets, and other pertinent forms as required for state and county staff.
Required Skills/Abilities: Individuals will work with program leaders and other regional directors and staff in short-term and long-term planning to develop statewide initiatives which reflect the program needs and priorities for the region, as well as the state and federal commitments. Individuals will also provide leadership for the development and successful operation of an overall regional partnering structure or advisory body that allows for program input, development, and evaluation.
Minimum Education and Experience: Individual should possess the minimum of a high school diploma or three (3) years clerical or administrative experience and ability to type at a rate of 55 words per minute. Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and computer skills are required.
Preferred Education and Experience: A minimum of an associate degree or five (5) years clerical or administrative experience and ability to type at a rate of 55 words per minute. Bachelor's degree is preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and computer skills is required.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Work Environment: Office Physical Requirements: Physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving. Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Travel Requirements: Overnight in-state and out-of-state travel may be required on occasion.
Application Requirements/Special Instructions: This individual will be housed in the regional office but will also have programmatic responsibilities as requested throughout the state of SC. The individual must have the ability to perform duties on own initiative while receiving minimal supervision. The employee must be able to use good judgment in making decisions, exhibit a good working relationship with people, and highly dependable in planning, implementing, and reporting activities. Individual must be able to relate to diverse disadvantaged rural/urban people as well as professionals. A valid drivers license is required. Occasional overnight in-state and out-of-state travel is required.
Additional Information: The statements above describe the general purpose and responsibilities to this job and are not an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
Minimum and Additional Requirements: Individual should possess the minimum of a high school diploma or three (3) years clerical or administrative experience and ability to type at a rate of 55 words per minute. Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and computer skills are required. Preferred Qualifications: A minimum of an associate degree or five (5) years clerical or administrative experience and ability to type at a rate of 55 words per minute. Bachelor's degree is preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and computer skills is required.
Additional Comments Salary is commensurate with experience Benefits for State Employees The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
Employer State of South Carolina Agency South Carolina State University Address 300 College Street, NE Orangeburg, South Carolina, 29117 Phone 803-536-7047
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